Destiny's Child | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Girl's Tyme |
Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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Years active | 1990–2006 |
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Website | destinyschild |
Destiny's Child was a three-time Grammy Award-winning American pop and R&B girl group. They were founded in Houston, Texas. They formed in 1997. Originally a quartet called Girl's Tyme, the group eventually became a trio whose members were Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. According to the World Music Awards, Destiny's Child is the best selling female group of all time. On June 12, 2005, they announced on tour in Barcelona that they would no longer be performing together, but pursuing individual careers in music, theatre, television and film.
They disbanded in 2006. Destiny's Child has sold in total 130 million worldwide including albums, video albums and singles; its leader Beyoncé as a solo artist has sold over 250 million records ; Kelly Rowland has sold as a solo artist 60 million records worldwide. With Michelle Williams as the lineup Destiny's Child sold more than 45 million records.